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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-27
4 Cute BOstOnian.
Boston Transcript.

A wealthy Boston gentleman had
moved out of town and located in lit
tie village community where the ways
of life had always been rather primitive
and expenditure small. One day the
assessors of the town came tn him,
rather fearfuIIy. They didn't want to
tax him out of the town, and Yet they
proposed to have him bear his share of
the taxation ''Ah, gentlemen said
he, after they had timidly pumped him
a little as To the amount of his property
what Is the amount of money you have
To raise here by taxation: Twelve
thousand dollars this year, sir. Twelve
thousand dollars. ehs Well. send the
bill to me and I'll pay the whole of it. :"
Not a single rustic in the place paid any
taxes that year, and the Boston man got
off good deal cheaper than he had for
some wears.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-27
foo Good for this World.

There are at least two newspaper offices
in Florida that are to be congratulated,
as will be seen from the Jacksonville
Herald
There are in DeI.and fourteen prin-
tiers and apprentices. OF this number
there is not drunkard, nor a person
who takes an occasional DRAM a ma
iority of these printers are good church
members and attend church services
regularly, while every workman in this
office belongs to the Sons of Temper
ance. and the same can be said of a NUM-
Der in the other offices. We defy any
town in Florida to show up better lot
of printers. "-DeLaad Chronicle.
The Herald has neither drinking
typo nor attache out of over twenty em-
ployees. None are members of a Typo
graphical Union either. All are reliable,
honest and gentlemanly-an admirable
set of men.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-27
President Cleveland and the Supreme
Court
New York Herald.

When President Cleveland fills the va
cancy caused by the death of Justice
Woods il will be an event of uncommon
significance. 1t will not only be the first
appointment by "A Democratic President
to the Supreme Bench in more than IA
quarter of a century. but it Is very likely
to be the beginning of "A series of appoint
ments that will soon change that tribunal
from Republican to a Democratic body.
Four members of the Court are past
seventy years of age. They are Chief
Field and Bradley. BY law they
are all now entitled-though not
reuuired-to retire from the service with
a continuance of salary for life. In the
natural course of things they must dis
appear from the Bench within a very
few years at most Should Mr.. Cleve-
land be reelected next year his second
term would run till March, 1893, or
about six years from this time If he
should serve through that period the
probability is that the appointment of
five Justices ma iority of the Supreme
COurt-wOuld fall to him. This would
not only change the political complex
ion of the Court, but il would be an in
stance with but one parallel of the ap-
pointment of so many members of that
tribunal by one Chief Magistrate Five
were appointed by Mr.. Lincoln. Grant
appointed three. Hayes two, Garfield
one and Arther two.
The influence that may be welded by
the President in naming u majority of
the Supreme Court is greater and more
far-reaching than is generally supposed.
In one sense the Supreme Court has a
power greater than Is lodged anywhere
else i'm our system of government, except
the people. 1t Is the final interpreter of the
Constitution, and its Interpretation of
that instrument becomes a part of the
fundamental law of the land. The sub
stitutiOn is to be taken as meaning what
the Court declares it to mean, and from
this decision there Is no appeal, except
to the Supreme Court itself, or To the
people in their capacity of constitution
makers and amenders. The Court may
reverse its own ruling, avowedly as 1T
did on the legal tender question, or
quietly, as it has done on numerous oc-
casions. If it does not do So its opinion
stands as an authoritative exposition of
the Constitution until overcome by an
amendment.
Hence it may be- truly said that a ma
iority of the Supreme Justices ield the
power. practically if not Theoretically. Ia
to make or unmake the constitutional
laws of the nation. Such "A prerogative.
is not vested in either the President or
Congress or any State. But when the,
President and Senate appoint "A majority
of the Justices they name the body
which wields the vast power of the STI-
preme Court.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-27
Post-0f1ice Directory.
OFFICE HOURS

OFFItE HJUK<.
General Delivery-Open at $50 a. m; closes
at q u. M
Money Order-Open at SD a. m; closes at
ID.
General Delivery on Sunday--F From a. m. to
$50 a. m, and after arrival of Northern mail.
MAILS ARRIVE AND CLOSE
Northern mail arrives at 10. Is IA. m and Fl
ID. m; closes at l0sO a. m. and An y. m.
Jacksonville mail arrives ut ST r. m; closes
at 40 p.
Southern mail arrives at AZ n. IN. and ii IL
y. m.; closes at 90 IA m. and l:D y.
st. Augustine mail arrives at SD IL. m. and
500 p. m; closes at 1910 a.. III. and 4.5D u. IN.
valatka and Drayton Island mail arrives at
10 30 IA. m; closes at lilo p. IN.
Palatka and Tocoi mail arrives at 1910 "a. M;
closes at LILO p.
Paatka and Daytona-Arrives az l1.05 a. M,
leaves at 155 p. m.
Florida Southern Railway arrives at 40 D.
m; closes at $40 "A. m.
Palatka and Banncrsville-A rrives every Sat
urday at II NJ, and closes at L.. Il pm.
Northern mails ON sunday close at 3.sD a.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-27
CITY NOTES.

A portico is being built in front of the
Dalton block, on Lemon and Third
streets.
Silas Smith is having am addition built
to his store, on the corner of Lemon and
Jones streets.
Mr.. Pierre Pratt, of the Leesburg
Commercial, is in the city ON short
visit to his parents.
The slight showers yesterday cooled
the atmosphere, and made the day one
of the most pleasant in some time.
Our old friend, Major ID. ID. Young,
was in town yesterday and geve us
pleasant call. He is en- route from Jack
sonville to his summer home at Orange
Springs.
viii Robinson and Peter Baltimore,
two negro boys, were before the Mayor
yesterday morning, charged with quar-
reling and fighting. They were each
fined 81 and costs.
There is more health in cleanliness
than in doctors bills. Disinfectants are
cheap, and the work of keeping ones
premises clean is very small matter.
Yet it insures good health.
Our vegetable and meat markets have
ON sale everything that an economical
housekeeper could wish for the table.
However, too much care cannot be exer
cised in selecting vegetables. If they
are not fresh and tender they should not
be put ON the table.
Bran Singleton, whose house SO mar
rowly escaped burning during the fire in
Newtown ON Wednesday night, died just
after the fire had been got under CON
troll, He had been sick for some time,
and after the fire broke out he was re-
moved to a place of safety. lie was
very old, and with his long sickness the
shock of the fire was too much for him
and he died in short time after being
removed
The Presbyterian Sunday School
scholars and teachers and a number of
their friends picknicked yesterday at the
Taylor Grove, n few miles up the river
They went up ON the steamer Louise
which was pretty well crowded with the
little ones, all happy and eager to enter
into the enjoyments of the day. The
day was indeed pleasantly spent, and all
returned home happier and bigger
hearted for the day spent in the beauti-
full grove.
Persons who delight in the contempla-
ton of the starry heavens will be inter
ested in watching the near approach of
Venus and Saturn to their conjunction.
which occurs the night of the 30th in
slant They are now conspicuous OBJ
Jects in the western sky from shutdown
to about 3 O'Clock, and present fine APP
pearance, a short distant below the
Twins. Note their approach from night
to night.
Capt. j. f. Lucas has the material on
his dock for the construction of an i'm
mense barge, designed to be used for
moonlight excursions and dancing on the
river. The barge will be 5jx20 feet in
size, decked over with a smooth floor.
suitable for dancing, and covered by a
canopy. 1t will be securely rallied in,
so that there will be no danger of falling
overheard, aud so strongly built that it
will be perfectly safe in every respect
The Captain will begin work on his barge
ON Monday next, and it will soon be
afioat and ready for pleasure seekers.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-27
Musicale.

Last night the Musicale met at the
Putnam House at the usual hour with n
large attendance. After the reading of
the minutes and the transaction of bust
ness, the programme of the evening was
taken up. The rendition of some of the
most difficult music was fine, and all felt
highly elated over the success of the
evening. The Society is growing rapidly,
adding each evening long list of names
TO the roll, and sometime, not far in the
future, will be an organization that will
make Palatka feel proud.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-27
ORIGIN OF THE CHICAGO FIRE.
A visit to Mother O'Leary-A Surviving
Calf


Calf
Chicago Herald
1t is positively known that the confia-
grafton which destroyed Chicago origi-
mated in the one-and-a-half story barn
on the east line of the lot numbered 1877
DeKoven street. The flames first burst
from the roof of this barn. which had
been stored with hay the day before
These flames were seen at the same time
by two witnesses-Wm- E. Lee, 11j feet
distant southwest, at the northeast cor
ner of Jefferson and DeKoven streets,
and by Mary O'Rorke who stood at the
northwest window of her house "a point
sixty feet southwest of the burning
barn. There were In the barn six cows.
a calf, horses and other animals, and
birds of various kinds. The only inmate
of the barn that did not perish was a
calf. 1t would probably be possible to
follow the history of this noted animal
The barn was on an alley, and the
O'Learys lived in the rear of a cottage
that fronted on DekOven. The front
was occupied by Patrick Mclaughlin.
Mrs OLeary, a large and powerfully
built woman, ran milk business. She
MIXED at p. M, and was naturally in
bed at $40 p. M. when the fire broke
out. Milk sellers are probably the first
people out of bed in city. The Nc
Laughlins that night celebrated the ar
rival of a relative from the old sod
Their late hours would naturally annoy
the O'Learys. Some trouble-maker told
Mrs. OLeary that her neighbors had
gone to the barn for the purpose of get
ting milk for oyster soup. This Mrs.
O'Leary never believed. y broken
lamp was said to have been found in the
barn
The celebrity that came To Mrs.
O'Ieary sOured a nature which WAS belli-
cose at the best. The injustice of at
tributing to her catastrophe in which
she was leading sufferer hardened her
heart against reporters. There also ling
cred in her mind a fear that there might
be something criminal III the charge.
Thirteen years later her estimabie son.
Puggy O'Leary, killed his wife and
sister-in-law and went to prison for it,
This trouble turned the Amazon into
fury. The last journalist who paid
Mother OLeary "A visit barely escaped
alive.
She now lives i'm shanty some three
miles south of Dekoven street. The
O'Leary colt age was not burned. Ii was
demolished, in later years. and a sub
stantial twO-stOry brick house erected at
the fatal No. 49,. The Chicago Histor-
zeal Society has put up tablet on the
front of this house. The exact origin of
the great fire can never be known unless
somebody other than any member of the
O'Leary family shall reveal the secret.
1t is reasonably well established that the
OIearys were in bed.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-27
The True Test Of Courage.

The man who can preserve a calm and
unimpassioned demeanor while holding
four aces, or who can assume an air of
self-satistied confidence while bluffing
with two deuces, may often be observed
later ON cautiously creeping up stairs in
his stocking feet.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-27
He Knew the American Weakness.
Dakota Bill.

An agent called on a Dakota man,
saving: You have been recommended
to me as "A prominent citizen, and have
"A patent ice-cream freezer which | would
like To sell YOU: it is" Don't want
il" It's something new and Tell
YOU l wouldn't Ina e il. But I'm sure
YOU would '.Wouldn't: no Use for
it; never eat ice-cream.' But it only
costs $3.50, and perhaps mo per
haps about it: wouldn't take your freezer
as "A gift. We'll, have another scheme
here: | am selling chances for "A drawing
on the same freezer: there are 100 tick
cts ut 81 apiece. We'll, that's more
like it-put my name down for two tick
cts: this is speculation, and l always go
in ON anything of that kind"
\ fifth wheel. for Use ON light vehicles,
has been invented by an Iowa man.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-27
MARkET REPORTS.
FINANCIAL.

NEW YORK May 36.-Excnange DUH but
steady to weak Money easy at as, clos
ing offered at 3 Sub-Treasury, gold, S135..sks..
Sub-Treasury, currency, $3.50. Governments
dull but steady a per cents. ss1s. State Bonds
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-27
weather Indications.

Eastern and Western Florida, local
rains, nearly stationary temperature,
rariabie lriads.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.

For REST-Marrion' Restaurant and
Hotel Apply TO r. r. REID. my22-tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-27
A Panhandle Personal.

Texas Panhandle
Polk swings an awful foot in the may
tlancp
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-27
Notice to City Tax PAYERS.

For Chamois Skins and Sponges go to
the Central Drug Store my2l-St
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-27

For Rats and Reaches Use Manners
Paste. For sale at the Central Drug
Store. my2f-6t
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-27

Now 10 the time To disinfect your prem
ises- n full line at the Central Drug
store my2l-6t
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06
Wisc Words of LINCOLN.

There is no landing place on the
stairway from labor mp to capital.
There are no bolted doors along the
ascent. 1t is treason to make ont IN
irreprcssible conflict between them.
The fact WAS never better pat than
by Mr.. Lincoln in his first annual
message: There is no such relation,
he SAID, "boiwccn capital and labor,
Ms assumed, nor is there any such
thing MS II free man being fixed for
life in the condition OF Il hired labor
er. Both these assumptions are false
and all differences from them are
groundless. Many independent men
everywhere in these Statesa few years
back in their lives were hired labor
ers. The prudent, pcnniless begin
ncr in the world labOIs for wages for
awhile. saves y surplus with winch to
buy tools or land for himself, then
lahors on his own account for an
other while, and at length hires an
other new beginner to help hlm.
This is the just and generous system
which opens tho way to all. give
hope to all, and consequent energy
and progress anl improvement o:
,ond!l.Ul 10 Ill.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06
POWDERLY FOR TEMPERANCE.
Strong Drink the Greatest Curse 20
Working People.

New YoEK, Dec 22,-Generll Mas
ter Workman Powlerly has written
n letter to the secretary of Good
Templm's lodge in Brooklyn,in which
he says: II am pleased to know that
my humble efforts in behalf of the
sacred cause of temperance meets
with your approval. L hive never
said anything upon the subject that l
I'D not mean AMI Tie sentiments H.:
7 have expressed fail to convey the
full depth OF what l do feel on this
subject, regard the use of strong
drink by men and women as the
greatect curse that can befa!l them.
To thc use Of l;q1or can be a3cribed
of the ills that bcfall onr
working people, and while orr work
ing people are held up us those most
likely TO be injured by the use Of
rum it is only because through pow
crty their faults are more easily dis
covered than those on the other side.
" ho drink fully ~ much aud ore rs
much the slaves of drink ns are work
ing people, the only difference being
in the quality Of the drinks one has
to content himself with. Beer or So
effect is the same,
md the use of both should be abol-
Ishcd if we hope to have strong men
md women for tls future.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06
Arkausaw Traveller.

Il have about Gene 10 the conclusion that
no man Is good enough for even a paNSahly
rood woman. - sad tAc proprietor of the
Coon Range ali sorts store aS he glanced ut
a lank fellow who had inst made disls-
traus rail on a box of matches. Every
man has AN easier time than lis wife
i've thought of that a thousand times,
replied Oil man Lakewood. known through
the ueI-hhprhood rs Lazy sam. Il kC"w
that have an easier time than my wife.
IN; I'm bringing the thing down might
nigh equal now. don't believe in allowing
"A woman to mighty nigh kili herself 1t work.
let me tell Won. and for some time | have
been shar N iHy rniuts 20 tdaJ sh5 Won't
have sucl a hIrl time
"Elraiizing il. eh.'
That's exactly what I'm dom. gentle
men. Last year my pn' Mi. had to chop
all the vood and fetch the water"
And you have relieved hero that. els'
wall. ulrtly Sine only has tn chop the
wood now Nv boy j. got e. b" big enough
20 t1at the water. ten You what's a fast.
a man ou-hi 60 think uv thee things.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06
LIGRTHINGS FLASHED
And Dark Clouds Arose. Yet lie
COULDN'T HEAR it THUNDER.

An interesting Letter from Mr. John ". Weeks,
superintendent of DeKalo raurcr Home:
From feeling Of gratitude and desire to hene-
H. others. voluntarily make this statement have
great reason to be thankful that ever heard Of Il.
- H., a. know what blessing ii mas been to me.
haze suffered with bronchial Catalrh for uuGr-
her Of years. Six months ago was taken wi h Sc
we're pain in right ear which IN few days began
to discharge matter, with terrible and almo,t I'M
benrahIc p'lptu,iom ard all sorts OF noises in m,
head In 'cn days after the commencement Of dis
charge aud nniu IN my began to grow deaf ard
In sx weeks vas 81 deai lHat | could not heal
thunder.
7 was ;lrr c'mpcl d to use ccnver" alton tube
and IL was often that cnuid not hear with the tube
III II commenced iskng i b. y. and the running
ot my car ceased running in five weeks, and can
u ~ ear without the tube Ny genera health has
improved. paipiln;ion ceased, and feel Ike new
being. and appreciate the benefit have received
from y H. B (,nadc in Atlanta, Ga with graft
tudc God and ihankrulnesS 10 The prnpriet"rs for
. uch a medicine. ch"erfully recommend it to al!
perseyere in its use aud you will ho convinced OF
its value JHllS W. WEEKS.
Superintendent pcKHlb t'uuper il'me.
Decatur, Ga May J, 1888.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06

It Is perfectly preposter"uS to introduce pepsin
and other artificial solvents into the stomach In
the expectation that they will assist digestion by
acting on tho oud ITSELF They will not. Nor Is it
possible thus to overcome dyspepsia, The only way
to conquer that disorder and prevent the numerous
diseases and disabilities which IL asSuredly pro.
vokps Is to renew the activity o. gastric action 10y
xtrrr gtbcIirg the stomach. Hcs'etter's Stomach
Fiitcrs Graduates the iuveterite forms OF in
dVe ton by restoring vitality 10 the alim"ntiry or
gaus and those which are tributary to them. The
liver, the bowels. the kidneys AID the nerves, 10
less than the stomach, experience The invgoraive
Ell cts Of that stauda tonic, which possesses alter
alive properties that greatly enhance its beneficial
/, fucnce, and give a pernancnce to Its effects
which they would not L;lviwis. possess.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06

We SHALL Know EACH OTHER THERE
The minister OF fashionable church ont o
preached powerful sermon ON this sub
ject. He Dire the picture of very beau
tiiul heaven. We would walk in the glori-
Gus sun.lt groves, by the music of water.
falls, and gaze out upon amaralthine fields.
Aud then, too. I'VE shall know each other
there" said the minister; aud then added,
"there'll be no strangers IN the New Jerusa-
lem; we'll all be friends"
Beautiful" said Deacon Sham, rs he
trotted down tho aisle.
"a lovely sernon!' said Miss Simpkinsr
ns she put her bony hand into the ministers.
She WIS stopped by poor mechanic, who
came up and addressed the preacher.
"Mr. $50, am glad We shall recognise
each other up there"
Yes" said the minister, ''it is one Of
the greatest consultations OF our religion"
"Well, Pm right glad We shall know each
other. 1t will be great change, though;
for have attended your church for over
four years. and none of the members Of
this society have recognized me yet. But
we shall know each other there"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06
Kit Warren"

This celebrated humorist, in a vel
written article in n recent number OF
the Sunny South, published i'll Allan,
tn, Ga, says:
Everywhere / go / hear Of unad,
vertsed and remarkable clres effect
ed by "Swift's Specific" and this is
compelled to be the experience OF
every man who travels and talks. For
example, / was going in buggy to
town (Genoia) few nights ago with
Mr.. John Mcknight, when the con
vorsaton turned to the possibility of
cnring cancers.
They can be cured," said he. I
cured one--a genuine, well developed.
long standing cancer--and it been
well several years, and the former
victim is stont and healthy
"How did you cure i'll" I asked.
II cured it with S. $. S.
"Did you inform Swift OF the cure?
"NNhy, no; what's the use! Swift
knows his medicine will cure cancers.
This incident is one Of the number.
less prophecies that are daily predict
ing the future of SwIft's Specific. l
might show the wonderful growth OF
the business--might show the ex-
pense in 1879 ut $4,000, and 1885
at S2G0,000. l might enlarge upon
these and many other facts, were J
writing an advertisement, which l
again say am not.
The Sw:TE SplCtgIc Co., Drawer 3,
Atlanta, Ga.
Trcatise on Blood and Skin Dis
.,.,ses mated free.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06
NOBODY KNOWS BUT MOTHER.
ny II. O. DODGE.

ny II. q, DODGE.
Nobody knows Of the work II makes
To keep the home togctheri
Nobody knows OF the steps II takes,
Nobody knows--but mother.
Nobody listens TO childish woes
Which kisses only smother;
Nobody's panied by naughty blows,
Nobody--0nly mother.
Nobody knows OF the sleepless care
Bestowed on baby brother;
Nobody knows Of the tender pray'r,
Nobody-only mother.
Nobody knows Of the lessons taught
or loving one another;
Nobody knows Of the patience sought,
Nobody-only mother,
Nobody knows Of the anxious fears
Lest dnrings may not weather
The storm of life in after years,
Nobody knows-bnt mother.
Nobody kneols ut the throne above
10 thank the Heavenly Father
For that sweetest gift mothers love
Nobody CONDUIT mother.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06

The Texas Christian has n contri.
button which starts off with this in
terrogation; "Ought women to pray
aloud in the churchesl" We will an
swer it by another interrogation;
Ought women to sing aloud in the
churchesl Panl said, "let your wo-
men keep silent in the churches If
you're going to follow Paul on prny-
ing follow him on singing. 1t might
be well, after the ideas of some theo'
logians, to provide blabs for the sis
tiers, to be put on as they enter the
church charlottesville Advance.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-01-06

liJosE who are trying to break mp the
blncful habit Of inemppranc" Will expert
cnce great benefit from the use of Prickly
Ash Bitters, Liquor denngas the system.
Prirkly Ash Bit!ers will remedy the evil
results aud restore the brain. stomach and
liver to healthy action, thereby strengthen
ing the Will power, thoroughly cleansing
and timing up the system and remove every
tnint of disease. 1t is purely medicine
and while pleasant to tie taste it cannot be
use1 ns a beverage hy reason of its cash II
tic properties.